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Jewish Student Groups

Hillel Society of Lehigh University

Hillel Society of Lehigh University is a Lehigh student-run organization that gives students opportunities in leadership, cooperation and creative expression. Through the Hillel Society, students have the opportunity to develop new friendships within a Jewish context. Hillel’s mission is to actively encourage and strengthen Jewish values through a combination of religious, Zionist, and cultural programs for Lehigh’s Jewish students. Our programs include regular series dinners, holiday observances/celebrations, social events and intellectual engagement, including opportunities for learning, weekly Shabbat celebrations and social programs both on campus and with other Lehigh Valley colleges. Programs are student-initiated and student-driven, ensuring that events are focused on students’ needs and interested. For more information, please email inhil@lehigh.edu or go to www.lehigh.edu/~inhil.

Chabad Club

Chabad Club is proud to be a part of the Lehigh Jewish Community. Located right off campus at 306 Wyandotte Street, Chabad at Lehigh is every Jewish student’s home away from home. As a recognized student club, our student-run executive board is constantly planning innovative and inspiring programs based on the growing demands of the Jewish community. We at Chabad are flexible in trying to fulfill the particular needs of our Jewish students. Current ongoing events and programs include: our unique weekly Shabbat services and gourmet dinner, Holiday celebrations, High Holiday services with gourmet meals, Passover Seders, social events; including BBQs, Italian Night, Challah Baking, Guest speakers, Pre- holiday preparation demonstrations, study survival packages during finals, and Birthright Israel trips. We also offer a variety of Jewish educational and study programs. Visit us at www.chabadlehigh.org. Please feel free to stop by and get involved!

TAMID

The TAMID Israel Investment Group is a comprehensive, multi-phased program on college campuses to connect American business-minded students with the Israeli economic landscape. The initiative aligns the next generation of philanthropists, leaders and investors in Israel through education, hands-on investment experience, and meaningful professional opportunities.

Challah for Hunger

Challah for Hunger is a national organization with chapters on many college campuses where students bake bread and use the donations received to support local philanthropies. Our club members work with dining services to bake challah every month, and then provide it to the students for small donations, 100% of which go to philanthropy.

Friends of Israel

Friends of Israel is a secular organization of students that support the State of Israel and seeks to promote peace, justice and security for all parties in the Middle East. LFI provides the campus community with access to Israeli culture, history, and society through special event opportunities and guest speaker discussions that are intended to educate the Lehigh community about Israel and its role in the Middle East as well as the rest of the world. We are proud to support the State of Israel on Lehigh's campus.

Kibbutz Lehigh

Kibbutz LehighThe Kibbutz Lehigh community was formed in Fall 2015 to promote kosher lifestyle and the exploration of spirituality within Judaism. Kibbutz Lehigh encompasses the former "Kosher Living" special interest community, which was created on campus in 2012. The Kibbutz Lehigh community supports the University’s non-discrimination policy and commits to the Principles of Our Equitable Community.The Kibbutz Lehigh community is housed in Trembley Park. Advisor: Rabbi Danielle Stillman (Director, Jewish Student Life)